5-Miler

Small Race Preview: 2020 Shamrock Run 5M (Central Point)

February 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The 2020 Shamrock Run in Central Point is coming up on March 14th. This race starts and ends at the track at Crater High School and is a 5 mile out and back on the Bear Creek Greenway. Just before the 5 miler begins, kids can race in the Leprechaun [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Bristow Trail Runs 50K/25K/10M/5M (Dexter)

December 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2020 Bristow Trail Runs at Elijah Bristow State Park in Dexter, hosted by Level 32 Racing, can be an early season ultra, or kick-off-the-trail-running-training mid-distance, or just-a-little-fun-run, but whichever one you choose, it’ll be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shellburg Falls Trail Run (Lyons)

November 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

As a “road” runner I am drawn to an occasional “trail” run for something different than my normal races. I love Run Wild Adventure Trail Runs. They always gives me that extra adventure I need once in awhile. I’ve done a [read more...]

Early Race Preview of the new 2021 Battle at the Butte in Prineville

October 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Stay tuned to the Battle at the Butte, coming to the beautiful Barnes Butte Recreation Area in the heart of Prineville on September 25th, 2021. This will be a multi-distance trail run (5 & 10 miles) and only 50 entries for each distance will be [read more...]

Small Food Races: Spud Run in Merrill & Tamale Trot in Salem

September 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Food lovers rejoice! There are a few local races out there this fall that centers around food, well, at least has a food in their name! The 3rd Annual Salem Tamale Trot will be held on Saturday, October 19th this year. Friends of Pimpollo is [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 South Slough Scramble (Astoria)

September 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Many Pacific-Northwesterners know that Astoria, Oregon is a treasure trove of antiques, restaurants, museums and history, laced with all the quaintness of a fishing village (think wooden piers, shingled houses and old-fashioned architecture). Some [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Twisted Pine Run (Newport)

August 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

As Oregonians, we all know there is no time like September on the Oregon Coast. You are almost guaranteed perfect running weather and a sunshine filled afternoon for enjoying the beach afterwards. So, since you’re already thinking about [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hardesty Hardcore Trail Run (near Oakridge)

August 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

The fourth event (of six total) of the Run Big Trail Series (RBTS) by Level 32 Racing will be taking place on Saturday, August 31 on the Hardesty Trail. Participants may elect to participate in the 14 mile or 5.5 mile distances. This event does have [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Whine on the Vine (Hillsboro)

June 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Are you ready for Whine on the Vine? This 5 mile OCR adventure run is sure to hold some surprises and challenges, as it is an X-Dog Event. The event promises mimosas, a slip-n-slide, and “breathtaking” views. I have a feeling you will be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hot Springs Trail Run (McKenzie Bridge)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail running has a reputation of being only extreme distances like 50k to 100 miles, but the Hot Springs Trail Run has a variety of distances to fit your trail racing goals. Pink Buffalo Racing has expanded this year’s event to include three [read more...]

Southern Oregon Small Race Preview: 2019 Shamrock Run 5 Mile (Central Point,) & Church of the Valley 5k (Grants Pass)

February 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

There’s more than one way to celebrate a St. Patrick’s Day race and if you’re looking for a nice low-key Shamrock event to add to your race plate, the 2019 Shamrock Run in Central Point is coming up on March 16th. This race will start and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bristow Trail Runs 50k/25k/10m/5m (Dexter)

December 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s time to dig out your trail shoes for the winter season, and the first event of the Run Big Trail Series in 2019 is coming up on February 2nd. The 2019 Bristow Trail Runs at Elijah Bristow State Park in Dexter (brought to you by Level 32 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 CORK Hot Chocolate Runs – November through February (Bend)

December 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) puts on a winter time fun running series called Hot Chocolate Runs. On the second Sunday of each month, November through February, come join running enthusiasts on a 5 or 7 mile, low key group run. This is great [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Shellburg Falls Trail Run (Lyons)

November 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Many of the races that Run Oregon previews are road races, but for those of you around the Willamette Valley who want a trail race with significant elevation gain but also scenic views, take a look at the Shellburg Falls Trail Run. This is a 5.2 [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Portlandathon (5-Miler)

October 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

It was a cool and drizzly morning on October 7th when runners and walkers congregated at the World Trade Center in Portland for the 2018 Portlandathon marathon, half marathon, 5-miler, and 4 mile River Walk. When I got to the start area, the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Twisted Pine Run (Newport)

September 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Twisted Pine Run will take place Saturday, September 15th in Newport. This half marathon and 5 miler races offer just about everything you are looking for in a race. With single track trails, flat paved roads, and a beach run, could you ask for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hardesty Hardcore Trail Run (Oakridge)

July 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Hardesty Hardcore hosted by Level 32 Racing is coming up on Labor Day weekend with two distances to choose from: the “hardcore” 14 miler or the Forest Fiver, a sweet 5.5 miles. The 14 miler kicks off with a 4.5 mile, 3,300 foot [read more...]

The 2018 Portlandathon is nearing! Full, half, 5-mile and 4-mile! (Portland)

July 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you have visited downtown Portland, near 3rd and Burnside, you have seen the famous “Keep Portland Weird” sign! A common theme for Portland, and a theme for this year’s PORTLANDATHON I am so excited to run this new race, [read more...]

Yes Virginia, there is a Portland marathon

July 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

On October 7, a new marathon will run on the streets of Portland, Ore. Portlandathon, a marathon, half-marathon, 5-miler, and 4-mile walk, is organized by Run with Paula, a local race organizer with a well-earned outstanding reputation. Type [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Whine on the Vine (Hillsboro)

June 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 4th annual Whine on the Vine put on by X-Dog Events, is a 5 mile adventure run through the J Ablin Vineyards in the scenic Hillsboro countryside. The race includes some great views, tough trails through grapes and vines and lots of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Granite Man (Jacksonville)

May 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

The annual Granite Man held in the Rogue River National Forest at Applegate Lake is a full weekend of off road sports – triathlon (with a new SUP option instead of swimming if you prefer), duathlon, bike race, 10 mile running race, 28 mile [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Terrain Race (Eugene)

May 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

With so much of our lives planned out and scheduled, it’s an amazing thing to imagine signing up for a race where so little is know other than you’re gonna get muddy. Terrain Racing is coming to Oregon this summer. To Eugene in May and then [read more...]

Bend Trail Series is just around the corner on June 7, 2018! $20 per race or $70 for all four!

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Last year, Go Beyond Racing introduced a series of races that took place in and around Bend, were all between 4 and 7 miles, were all on trail and were called the Bend Trail Series. It rocked. For 2018, race organizers Todd and Renee, have expanded [read more...]

2018 Lewis and Clark Trail Run Series – Small Races, Beautiful Setting

March 21, 2018 // 1 Comment

I just stumbled across this sort-of-new race series and thought Run Oregon readers might like to know about it. With Astoria just a short drive from the Portland metro area, any excuse to head out for the day is welcome, and we’re giving you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hot Springs Trail Run (McKenzie River Trail)

March 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you ready for some spring trail racing? Check out the Hot Springs Trail Run at Belknap Hot Springs. This event includes an 18 mile run and a 5 mile run/walk on the McKenzie River Trail. The finish line for both distances will be at Belknap Hot [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Shamrock Run 5 Mile (Central Point)

February 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Southern Oregon Runners once again bring you the Shamrock Run Five Mile in Central Point. This 5 mile race starts and ends on the track at Crater High School and runs along the newly extended Bear Creek Greenway, which promises to be a more [read more...]